The Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2026 brought the I3 Instrument community together in Brussels to showcase how interregional cooperation is turning regional strengths into investment, market opportunities and stronger European value chains. On 1 October, I3 Instrument project representatives, businesses, policymakers, and innovation stakeholders gathered in Brussels for the Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2026. Five […]
The Second Committee (Economic and Financial) opened its eighty-first session today, approving a programme of work covering international trade and development, international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows, poverty eradication and information and communications technology (ICT) for sustainable development. Introducing the Bureau, Committee Chair Suela Janina (Albania) welcomed Vice-Chairs Hussain Azhaan Mohamed Hussain (Maldives), Walter […]
Clay tablets containing cuneiform exercises reveal how students in ancient Babylonia studied the gods, temples, and religious customs, reports Phys.org—based on a study published in the journal *Iraq*. Research by Shana Zaia of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam shows that religious knowledge was not taught as a separate subject. Instead, it was part of the general education […]
In late 2021, the Israel Antiquities Authority discovered the remains of two shipwrecks off the Mediterranean coast, laden with sunken treasures—including hundreds of silver and bronze coins—as well as Roman and medieval artifacts. Israel has showcased archaeological finds recovered during underwater expeditions in the Mediterranean, including a 1,700-year-old gold ring engraved with the figure of […]
Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may be linked to poorer brain health; researchers found higher brain age, smaller total brain volume, and more signs of vascular damage in people living in the most disadvantaged areas, Euronews reported on September 20. Where people live can leave a measurable mark on their brains, according to a new […]
Walking in nature is usually associated with relaxation, physical activity, and a chance to temporarily step away from the hectic pace of daily life. In recent years, however, scientists have been paying increasing attention to whether spending time in the forest can also have a measurable effect on immune system function. Research in this field […]
Archaeologists are updating Roman maps of Switzerland after stumbling upon traces of long-buried ruins during the hottest summer in the country’s history, Reuters reported. Drought can reveal hidden archaeological sites through so-called “parch marks”—patterns that appear when vegetation growing over buried structures dries out. This is one of the consequences of this year’s heatwaves, which […]
To identify alcoholism, the first step is to look for the reasons for drinking. The first thing to look out for is the tendency to make excuses—such as holidays, the end of the work week, social gatherings, stress, or life challenges—that lead to drinking. Even while the person continues to work and remain socially active, […]
New rules open the way to offshore hubs and longer detention as legal safeguards move into focus BRUSSELS — European Union governments have completed the adoption of a sweeping new system for returning people who have no legal right to remain in the bloc. The regulation allows member states to transfer people to “return hubs” […]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has welcomed a declaration adopted on September 24 that emphasizes climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and resilience-building through improved data, risk assessments, and early warning systems. The declaration acknowledges the role of specialized UN agencies, including the WMO, in coordinating scientific data related to sea-level rise. According to UN […]
The reconstructed face of a man who lived over 8,000 years ago was unveiled yesterday in Zhengzhou, the administrative center of Henan Province in central China, shedding light on the region’s prehistoric inhabitants. The sculpture was created based on human remains discovered during excavations at the Jiahu archaeological site in Henan. The reconstruction combined physical […]
A blacksmith, a groom, a soldier, a slave: the faces and stories of these and other inhabitants of an ancient Roman city in modern-day Hungary have been brought back to life with astonishing accuracy in a new exhibition in Budapest, the Associated Press reported in July (as cited by BTA). The exhibition, which runs until […]
In 1982, 28 wild donkeys were released into the desert. Decades later, they have created an oasis in one of the most extreme places on Earth. Donkeys are far more than mere beasts of burden; these herbivorous mammals can benefit the environment in ways that would be difficult to achieve through human intervention. More than […]
Pending EU court case intensifies scrutiny as governments seek a stronger border agency A pending case against Frontex has returned to the centre of Europe’s migration debate as EU governments consider giving the border agency a larger operational role. The proceedings concern allegations that aerial surveillance helps Libyan forces intercept people at sea and return […]
Wars, sanctions and shrinking civic space shape the opening of the General Assembly’s Third Committee The United Nations General Assembly’s principal human-rights committee opened its annual debate with warnings that war, racism, inequality and restrictions on civil society are weakening protections worldwide. Yet the discussion also exposed a deeper political divide: governments agree that the […]
Check out our new documentary showcasing the transformative impact of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme (MOBAF) through the voices of its scholars and alumni. Follow a student from the University of Ghana as she explores the possibility of applying for the Scheme. The film shows how studying in another African country can broaden academic horizons, […]
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